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- Fourth Sunday in Lent
- March 10, 2024, 10:00am
- Hybrid Worship
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Order of Worship
| Prelude Taste and See By James E. Moore Kathy Onishi |
| Welcome of Grace and Greeting Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Call to Worship Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Opening Hymn God Is Here UMH #660 (Verses 1, 2, and 4) Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Opening Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| First Scripture Reading Numbers 21:4-9 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas & Pam Yorozu |
| Children’s Message Steve Sumida |
| Special Music There’s a Wilderness in God’s Mercy By Faber, Nussel, Nix Blaine Memorial Choir |
| Pastoral Prayer Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Second Scripture Reading John 3:14-21 (JLB, CEB) Yuki Sofronas & Pam Yorozu |
| Sermon For God So Loved the World Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Hymn of Reflection What a Friend We Have in Jesus UMH #526 Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| Introduction to the Offering Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| *Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH #94 Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| *Prayer of Dedication Rev. Karen Yokota Love |
| Announcements Rev. Karen and Friends |
| *Closing Hymn They’ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love TFWS #2223 Kathy & Eugene Onishi |
| *Benediction Rev. Mia MiKyung Park |
| Postlude More Like You By Scott Wesley Brown Kathy Onishi |
| Zoom Breakout Room Rev. Dr. Jeney Park-Hearn |
Sermon Questions
- How does understanding God’s love, as demonstrated in John 3:14-21, shape our belief and attitudes?
- What specific changes might occur in our lives when we truly grasp the depth of God’s love, as described in this passage?
- How can we practically express our faith in Jesus through acts of love and compassion towards those around us?
Daily Lectionary Readings
| Sunday, March 10, 2024: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 |
| Monday, March 11, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Exodus 15:22-27; Hebrews 3:1-6 |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Numbers 20:1-13; 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 |
| Wednesday, March 13, 2024: Psalm 107:1-16; Isaiah 60:15-22; John 8:12-20 |
| Thursday, March 14, 2024: Psalm 51:1-12; Isaiah 30:15-18; Hebrews 4:1-13 |
| Friday, March 15, 2024: Psalm 51:1-12; Exodus 30:1-10; Hebrews 4:14-5:4 |
Announcements
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Read the latest issue of the Beacon!
Our February-March issue of the Beacon newsletter is ready for view. The March 2024 issue will be available very soon with more of the great news and insights Blaine Memorial UMC has to offer!
You can access past issues in our archive.
Wednesday Meditation & Prayer • March 13 at 9am
The Wednesday Prayer group continues to meet each week. Our time together consists of a check-in question centering around United Methodist Founder John Wesley’s famous question, “How is it with your soul?” Our time together continues with a few readings from The Upper Room Magazine. Finally, we end our time together with a pastoral prayer. Join us!
Lent Book Studies
The Third Day: Living the Resurrection Lenten Book Study
This year’s All Church Lenten study is The Third Day: Living the Resurrection by Tom Berlin and Mark A. Miller. Just us in this Zoom study on Tuesdays at 7:00PM, which is being facilitated by Rev. Mia MiKyung Park and Rev. Karen Yokota Love. The link will be emailed prior to the meeting date. We will also meet on the remainig Tuesdays: 3/12, and 3/19 to discuss each chapter.
The Office is selling The Third Day: Living the Resurrection books for $14.00 and the Leader Guide is $12.00. You are welcome to buy the book in the Office and read with your small groups.
In The Third Day: Living the Resurrection, Tom Berlin uses his storytelling gifts and scriptural understanding to connect readers to the experiences of individuals around Jesus in his final days. The focus is on new life and redemption rather than loss.
Come and journey with characters like Peter, Mary Magdalene, and Thomas as they experience the despair of losing Jesus and the surprise and joy that awaits them in the resurrection. This study will explore events around these characters, along with Paul and the disciples at Emmaus, and how the resurrection transforms their lives.
NJAUMC Lenten Book Study continues until March 25!
Join Rev. John Miyahara (UMC/US Navy Chaplain), Rev. Brian Lee (Simpson UMC), and members of the Japanese American United Methodist Caucus congregations in a 6-week Lenten book study. We are reading Savior: What the Bible Says about the Cross by Magrey DeVega. Books are $17.00 in the Church Office. Please note that reading the book isn’t required! Join us tomorrow, Monday, March 11 from 4:30-6:00 PM (Hawaii), 6:30-8:00 PM (Pacific) and 7:30-9:00 PM (Mountain). The study will conclude on Mon., March 25.
Educational Scholarships 2024, Apply Now! • Due May 15, 2024
The Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Educational Scholarships are designed to support the mission of the church through supporting a multitude of educational opportunities. We are proud to have helped students in their pursuit of continuing education since 1968. We encourage all applicants; from those just entering their next phase of education to those returning to complete or pursue continued education.
We are blessed to offer the following scholarships:
- Vera Ing Scholarship
- Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship
- Yasuda Scholarship
- William S. Yorozu Scholarship
- Robert S. Sato Scholarship
Applications are available through emailing Blaine Scholarships or through the church office. All scholarships will consider, but are not limited to, elements such as grades (if applicable), personal essay, church participation and finances. Applications and two (2) letters of recommendation must be received no later than May 15, 2024 for consideration.
We are looking forward to applicants excited about pursuing their education.
Afghanistan and Ukranian Refugee Donation Ministry
At this time, needed items include women’s products, toothpaste, personal care items, rice cookers, blenders, mixing bowls, microwave ovens, toasters, mixers, irons, dish sets, towels, and blankets. No to clothes or toys.
Blaine Memorial UMC Collection Hours: Tuesday-Friday between 10:00AM-4:00PM. Call the Church Office at (206) 723-1536 prior to dropping off your items.
South King County Response Center Collection Volunteer Hours: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00AM-2:00PM, same time as the Tukwila Pantry at 3118 S. 140th St. Seattle. Please text Kim Parks at (206) 683-1707 when you would like to help. Please wear a mask and bring a marking pen and measuring tape if possible. Other Questions? Please contact Donna Sekijima at: donnasek@outlook.com and/or Anne Arakaki-Lock at: salock@comcast.net.
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